Armored Building Cable

Use For: Buildings

Flexible

Temperature Range:15° to 190° F

Insulation:Outer: Aluminum ArmorInner: PVC Plastic

Also known as metal clad (MC)cable, this cable has metal armor that acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires.It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. It has an insulated ground wire that is not counted in the cable AWG.

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Building Cable

NM-B

UF-B

Use For:NM-B,THHN: BuildingsUF-B,THHN:Buildings, Outdoors

Bend and Stay

Temperature Range:10° to 190° F

Insulation: PVC Plastic

Rated for in-wall installation, this cable carries power to wall outlets. Also known as branch circuit wire, it can be used without conduit. It has solid THHN building wires, so the cable will stay in the shape you bend it. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires.

NM-B cable is for dry locations where moisture is not a concern, and often run through walls,ceilings, and concrete blocks.

UF-B cable is for wet locations where cable may be exposed to moisture or humidity.It's often used as underground feeder cable for pumps and lighting. The insulation resists moisture and UV light.

Armored Building Cable with Fittings

Use For: Buildings

Flexible

Temperature Range:-10° to 190° F

Insulation:Outer: Steel ArmorInner: PVC Plastic

Also known as fixture whips, this cable has locknuts and fittings attached to the metal armor to secure to a knockout. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires. It has 6" long wire leads for hardwiring to an existing electrical system, and is often used to connect light fixtures.

Armored Building Cable with Uninsulated Ground Wire

Use For: Buildings

Flexible

Temperature Range:15° to 190° F

Insulation:Outer: Aluminum ArmorInner: PVC Plastic

Also known as AC and BX cable, this cable has an uninsulated aluminum ground wire that's in constant contact with the aluminum armor, so it can be used for bonding and grounding. The uninsulated ground wire is not counted in the number of wires. The armor acts as conduit to protect the THHN building wires.It's often used along the exterior of walls to carry power to outlet boxes. All are flame rated VW-1 to meet requirements for preventing the spread of flames based on a timed test with vertically suspended material.